Photo: Abbotsford Police
Sean Deacon is seen in an updated photo on April 20, 2022.
A notorious sex offender who was spotted in West Kelowna earlier this month changed his appearance so much that Abbotsford police sent a new photo.
The Abbots Police Department posted the photo on its Facebook page on Thursday, with the caption: “On March 18, AbbyPD issued a public announcement about Sean Deacon. Since then, Mr. Deacon has changed his appearance. As a result, AbbyPD is releasing updated photos today. “
Sean Joshua Deacon, 56, was released from the Matsqui Institution on March 18 with plans to live in the Abbotsford area. Abbotsford police issued a press release outlining his past crimes and current restrictions. Deacon has a criminal history that includes convictions for sexual offenses against children in 1988, 1996 and 1998; as well as violations of long-term supervision orders in 2002, 2009, 2014 and 2018.
Deacon’s two new photos were taken on April 20. Deacon’s hair looks darker and he has grown a beard again.
The Abbots Police Department continues to monitor Mr Deacon’s movements and appearance closely.
Deacon is described as six feet tall, about 225 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.
As part of his deacon’s release, he was banned from visiting public parks and swimming pools for life, where children under the age of 14 can visit. In addition, he is prohibited from attending kindergartens, school grounds, playgrounds and community centers and must not seek paid or voluntary work that includes work with persons under 16 years of age.
He is also subject to a court order prohibiting him from possessing any weapons or knives unless used for cooking. In addition to the places listed earlier, it is also prohibited from attending slides or other places where persons under the age of 16 may be present.
Deacon must not contact or communicate with anyone under the age of 16 unless it is a retail transaction in a retail store where staff may be under the age of 16. He must also not own computers or smartphones that have access to the Internet, store data or use a computer network, unless approved by his warranty supervisor.
Abbotsford police will monitor Deacon while he is in the community, but the public has been asked to contact authorities if he is found to be violating any of the conditions listed. Reports can be submitted to 604-859-5225 or 911 in case of emergency.
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